Recent content by Fluffyponies

Ahh I hadn’t realised if you passed your test after 1997 there was a way to tow without the test ! Sorry, I’m not very clued up on these things, so what are the requirements for ending the tow test or not needing it? What’s the threshold? So if I got a vehicle like the above post...

Generally speaking, most horses I’ve known to have it respond very well to rest! So I’d continue with your vets instructions, I admit most horses I knew were on paddock rest for 3-4 months. Good luck

Thank you all for your speedy replies! There are a few transporters around me but I am not aware if any are offering hire, most of them I’ve asked about it (out of curiosity) have said too many lorries get written off that way, so better for business to drive themselves. My current vehicle...

Hi all, I don't use this forum often but I'm in need of some advice and what better way to get lots of opinions? I've got a mare that currently I am doing a bit of everything, hacking, schooling - I do also do some competing (mainly SJ) and I'm keen on hunting. The issue here: transport. As its...

You can buy hoof testers online from various shops/farriery/veterinary equipment places. But again I suppose the question is why do you need them? Using hoof testers to check for pain isn't breaching any laws in my opinion, however attempting to treat/dig out any abscess would be. Equally, many...

For weight loss - hay wise - 1.3-1.7% of your horses body weight can be fed per day, this would achieve weight loss. I'd get a weigh tape and make a note of estimated weight each week.

To quickly answer your question, yes an abdominal scan can be performed at the same time as gastroscope. They do need starving for the scope to be successful else the vet wont be able to see the entire stomach. Scanning his abdomen can be done without starvation. Sedation wise, horses are...

Any update on this? Was your horse positive for cushings? 8 is a little young but not impossible. If you cant use chaff on its own then potentially ask your vet for a dosing syringe and syringe the bute into him, but I am hoping by now you are over the worse laminitis wise?

I think there is some sense with the above, just ensure if you go down the thermal imaging route you get someone who is qualified and that the results are interpreted by someone qualified (e.g. sync will get their team of vets to interpret, so its of better quality and reasonable interpretation).

It is common for only the TMT to be medicated due to there being communication (in most, but not all) horses between the TMT and DIT. Several vets will block the TMT only, and based on the response predict whether there is active communication. I.e. if there is a partial but positive response...

So maybe on this rare occasion I could be right :'). Interesting what you said though, you made a point that I hadn't explained very clearly! You can go down the root of blocking SIs to confirm. If you block one side it can be done on the yard. But both sides MUST be done in a clinic with a...

You're right you can get some that are primary, but they are usually affecting the one side only and are of limited significance in the long term other than the aesthetics. They are also affecting a different area of the SI periarticular structures. True bilateral SI problems are commonly...

I'd cold hose 3xday for 20 mins. Initially when the injury is quite recent total box rest is ideal, else you risk doing more damage. Once the scans look better a controlled exercise program will be introduced, inhand walking is better than turnout (according to clinical trials) so really stick...

Hi, Im sorry to hear youre having such bad luck. Usually SI problems are secondary to something else going on. If its occurring with both His (even if one is worse than the other) then its more likely to be hock related or suspensory +/- SI changes. But kissing spines is also a possibility. Lots...

I've heard of the use of magnesium, was always told was older fashioned now. Better off looking at what's actually causing it and focus on that first?